Trump administration gives an update on its plans to overhaul air traffic control

Nearly a year after launching an ambitious plan to rebuild the U.S.'s air traffic control infrastructure, leaders at the DOT gave an update, including details on a proposed AI-driven software system.

$12.5 billion 'down payment' brings air traffic control out of 1990s. Now, more money is needed for new software and AI

The Department of Transportation is eliminating antiquated paper strips, copper communications wiring and computer floppy discs, but it says more money is needed.

HEAR IT: Air traffic control audio captures LGA crash lead-up, aftermath

In the moments before and after the crash, which happened about 11:35 p.m. Sunday, an air traffic controller can be heard saying he “messed up” by failing to prevent the collision.

'We can do better,' FAA head says of work to update U.S. analog air traffic system

The U.S. aviation system is being modernized — but FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and other leaders say it will take more money to make the system more efficient and flexible.